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USAF plans to re-open A-10 re-winging contract

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The US Air Force plans to re-open a contract to produce new wings for the Fairchild Republic A-10 and preserve at least some of the three squadrons of fighters now facing early retirement in the absence of the structural upgrade, a top commander says. (www.flightglobal.com) Más...

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"The USAF, however, has not decided how many of the remaining 109 A-10s should be persevered along with the rest of the fleet into the 2030s, he adds. That leaves open the possibility that a substantial number of the A-10s still lacking the strengthened wing modification will be retired".

Sounds like they haven't yet talked to Secretary Mattis about how much ground support his Marines need. He probably thinks differently from those wearing their wallets on their heads.
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